Song Gexing

Chapter 195

Goryeo actually wanted to annex the Tamna Kingdom, but it was not possible because of its status, as it was afraid of causing opposition from the Song Dynasty. Secondly, the Tamna Kingdom was an island country, and most of the people opposed it being annexed. The price was too high and it would be difficult to conquer for a while.

Therefore, Goryeo could only keep exerting pressure, but did not take any action. Of course, the pressure was not ineffective. The prince of Tamna Kingdom was sent to Goryeo as a hostage.

Only after the death of the king can he return to his homeland to inherit the throne. This started from the time of Goryeo Taejo, in 938.

It was not until 1105 that the Tamra Kingdom was annexed by Goryeo, and then there were many revolts that lasted for a hundred years and only subsided in the Yuan Dynasty.

Moreover, it was because Goryeo requested the Yuan Dynasty to send people to be stationed in Tamna and set up the Tamna Military and Civilian General Administration, which lasted until decades after the fall of the Yuan Dynasty, and Tamna was finally merged into Goryeo.

It can be said that Jeju Island has never been the territory of South Korea. It has always been a vassal territory of China before Ming Dynasty.

Now that the Song army came to the island, the people of Tamluo lined the streets to welcome them. Finally, they saw the army of the sovereign country coming. They were here to protect them.

The first fleet is located in Qingdao. This is the second fleet that was quickly formed after Zhao Fang ordered the formation of the six fleets of the navy. Zhang Dun serves as the instructor.

The person who served as the commander of the fleet was also named Zhang. Zhang Dexiang's second son, Zhang Yuezhi, became a military official from the civil service of Zhongsan doctor.

Zhang Dexiang has five sons, none of whom have outstanding talents, so their official positions have never been high. After Zhao Fang ascended the throne, he naturally had to take care of the descendants of several people, and the Zhang family was one of them.

Back then, Zhang Dexiang naturally wanted to repay Li for his early career. Although the title could not be awarded empty-handed, unimportant positions were still acceptable.

It happened that Zhang Yuezhi was familiar with water warfare and was willing to switch to a military position. Of course, Zhao Fang gave him a chance and sent Zhang Dun, who was said to be a civil servant, but was actually extremely outstanding in martial arts, to cooperate with him.

Moreover, the beautiful lady Zhang Shaohua who was pregnant this time was Zhang Yuezhi's daughter. After checking her pulse, the imperial doctor believed that her fertile period was half a month earlier than Meng Xin.

Zhao Fang himself found it strange that after almost ten years of marriage, no one was pregnant. This time, as soon as Zhang Shaohua became pregnant, the queen became pregnant.

Could it be because I was from Fujian in my previous life, and I had to get a woman from my hometown pregnant before I could continue to have flowers?

Of course, now is not the time to think about this matter. The most important thing is the garrison of Tamna Kingdom. After this is done, Japan will be dead.

"Declaration: The third successor king of Tamluo Kingdom is ordered to Fu Shanren as the governor of Tamluo, Doctor Yinqing Guanglu..."

The promulgation of this imperial edict is of great significance, marking that the Tamra Kingdom was included in the Song Dynasty system. Although it was still a vassal state, the treatment it enjoyed was completely different.

The Central Plains Dynasty has always not intervened in disputes between vassal states, but it was different for vassal states that were enshrined as officials in the official system. The imperial court would interfere with foreign forces invading them.

For example, the Japanese state has never been included, and some only confer king titles. For example, the Han Dynasty canonized the king of the Japanese state as the king of the country, but he was not an official of the Han Dynasty.

This is not the case in Ryukyu. The king of Ryukyu has always been conferred a certain official rank, so he has always been under the protection of the court and sent troops several times to help them restore the country.

But this imperial edict also aroused repercussions. First of all, after hearing the news, the Dali Kingdom immediately submitted a letter requesting canonization.

Two years ago, after Zhao Fang had a detailed discussion with Wang Anshi, Da Song sent people to Dali. The King of Dali was overjoyed. This was the first time Da Song sent people here.

Before this, Dali sent people to Bianjing several times, but received no response, and almost gave up on the Song Dynasty not to accept him.

This is good, the imperial court finally recognized the Dali Kingdom. This is really not because the Dali Kingdom is willing to be small, but because of the consistent thinking of its ancestors, which regards the Central Plains Dynasty as Zhengshuo.This is not only the consensus of the monarchs and ministers of Dali, but also the consensus of the people. Dali has been implementing Confucian governance for a long time. It can be said that they have the same culture and ancestors, and they naturally sympathize with the Song Dynasty.

Of course, this does not mean that the Dali Kingdom is willing to merge with the Song Dynasty, but that they prefer to exist as a vassal state without interfering in their internal affairs.

Rather than being ignored by the Song Dynasty, as if they were barbarians and not worthy of recognition.

In just over a month, Zhao Fang received a memorial from Dali, and Dali's envoys were still on the way and were about to arrive.

He had no choice but to convene the ministers for discussion. Fan Zhongyan, who had written twice to request the appointment of an official, glanced at Fu Bi and Han Qi, closed his eyes and said nothing.

Zhao Fang shook his head helplessly. This old man was too stubborn. The reform back then said that officials must become officials at the age of 70. Lao Fan is [-] this year. Just after the new year, he sent two memorials in a row, requesting to become an official.

He tried to retain them twice, but the old man was not happy anymore. He pretended to be deaf and mute all day long, not intervening in everything, but just looking at Han Qi and Fu Bi to let him make up his mind.

Fu Bi smiled and said: "Dali's national power is stronger than that of Tamluo. If it is to be canonized, it should not be enough to only give Jiedushi and Yinqing Guanglu the doctor? But the Song Dynasty has never canonized higher official positions in the vassal state. This is a bit difficult. Do it."

It is true that the first time in history that Dali was canonized by the Northern Song Dynasty was during the Zhao Ji era. It was also an official position, but there was no higher position. Duan Heyu was already very satisfied.

This is related to the system of the Song Dynasty. It is not that the imperial title cannot be higher than that of Jiedushi, but those titles such as Three Lords and Three Solitaries are usually given after the death of important officials in the court.

"otherwise!"

Just as everyone frowned, Han Qi stood up and said.

After taking a look at everyone, he cupped his hands and said, "There is a reason for the high conferment of Tamra this time. Fu Shanren's request to the imperial court to garrison Tamra is the key, but Dali has no such thing. Giving the same conferment is already a great grace of the emperor."

"That's right! Look at my brain, why have I forgotten this crucial point? Zhigui's eyes are so bright!"

Fu Bi said it with a smile, but Han Qi gave him a disgusted look and almost called him "Fu Grandma" with foul language.

When Wang Yaochen looked at the two of them, he couldn't help laughing and said, "Yanguo, Zhigui rolled his eyes, and you still say that!"

Fu Bi glanced at Han Qi and snorted: "He is the most annoying, so don't care what he does."

Han Qi curled his lips in response and asked Zhao Fang, "How do you feel, Your Majesty?"

This was a private chat between the emperor and his ministers in the Chongzheng Palace. Naturally, there were not many rules. Zhao Fang didn't mind them talking to each other. He himself was not serious, so how could he ask the ministers to sit upright.

He nodded with a smile and said: "This reason is very reasonable. Dali has nothing to say. Unless they allow us to garrison troops for a reason, they can't blame the court."

Everyone said yes, and the matter was settled like this. Fan Zhongyan opened his eyes, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I once again request to be appointed to the official position."

Zhao Fan rolled his eyes helplessly and said: "If you want to become an official, if you want to become an official, you know how to become an official. I have just ascended the throne, and you are in a hurry to leave."

"Your Majesty, the rules cannot be broken! This was set by Your Majesty yourself."

(End of this chapter)